[TheForge] Help with info

Sat Nov 30 16:17:03 2002

try anvifire.com they have a series on rev. war times its under stoiries
great reading little later but i would bet things didnt change much in a few
years terry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Brown" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 7:50 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Help with info


> Hi
> Where are you? There might be an historic site near you where he can see
> some of the tools, etc.
> Other than that this is a pretty wide topic. The most stripped down
version
> would be;
> Forge - something to heat metal using coal or charcoal for fuel
> Iron - The further back the more expensive
> Hammer - something to hit with
> Anvil - Something to hit on
> Small shop work - Horse shoes and what ever came in the door, rural areas
> would also sharpen plow blades
> Can you come up with any specific questions/
> Larry Brown
> NJBA
>
> At 04:14 PM 11/29/2002 -0500, you wrote:
> >My son is doing a report on blacksmithing due Dec 5, we are having a time
> >finding info, can someone help us the time 1800-1840.  The sites we have
> >found so far are modern day forging.  What a wonderful art you all craft
> >amazing work.  If any one has any info we would greatly appreciate any
HELP.
> >He is in the forth grade, Pioneer Days for history is the subject.
Thanks.
>
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